Street Machine Weekend

July 7, 2017 - July 9, 2017

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39th – Annual – July 7, 8, 9, 2017

Street Machine weekend has been a yearly event since 1978.

More than 1100 vehicles are expected to participate in the weekend, with thousands of other muscle cars gathered nearby in support.

Prizes: More than 50 trophies are awarded during the weekend. Participants vie for bragging rights including:

Best restored vehicle

Best of Show

Fastest street car

The event is organized entirely by the Street Wheelers Car Club. It is estimated that the members put in approximately 5,000 man-hours to plan and hold the show.

The event in Lethbridge is promoted extensively through Alberta and advertised nationally to car enthusiasts. The Club promotes the city and the event at every car show its members attend.

It is estimated that the event generates in excess of $2.2 million into the retail economy of Lethbridge.

There are approximately 50,000 spectators drawn to the event each year.

Schedule of Events

Friday July 7th 2017

Friday Night Cruise featuring parade style cruising
3rd Avenue south (closed to general traffic)
Begins at 7:00pm and runs until 10:00pm**
Free to all spectators
**Cruise route to remain closed after to allow for Cleanup**

Saturday July 8th 2017

100 Foot Dash

100 Footer at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Grandstand begins at 10:00am
Food and beverage available on site
Timed, 100 foot drag race. See the fastest cars from Western Canada battle it out in a 100 foot race against the clock.
Trophy presentation after racing

Sunday July 9th 2017

Car Show

Show & Shine at Galt Gardens 9:00am-3:00pm
The best looking, coolest cars around all showing off for your enjoyment!
Free to all spectators
Trophy presentation at 4:00pm

Autocross

Autocross at the Lethbridge Exhibition South Lot

Tech @ 7am. Racing @ 9am
Watch car and driver navigate a mini road course in a battle of man and machine against the clock!
Trophy presentation after racing